By: Sherrel Wheeler Stewart
Voters under the age of 30 turned out in record numbers in the 2008 presidential primaries, more than doubling their participation in previous contests, according to a Washington, D.C.–based non-profit that encourages youth civic engagement.
About 6.5 million young voters cast ballots, according to CIRCLE, which stands for the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.
A majority of the young Democrats chose Sen. Barack Obama, CIRCLE officials say. And a recently released Gallup poll suggests that the senator from Illinois is maintaining his popularity among young voters as the showdown with Republican John McCain kicks into high gear.
Activists: Massive Youth Voter Turnout for Democratic Contests ‘Only Scratched the Surface’....
